Annual Intake and Students Strength in Government Polytechnic (2019 -24)



Observations:

  1. Trend in Student Strength:
    • The number of students has generally increased from 28,695 in 2018-19 to a peak of 32,247 in 2021-22.
    • Post-2021-22, there has been a slight decline, with student strength decreasing to 31,241 in 2023-24.
  2. Annual Enrolment Trend:
    • Annual enrolment numbers have fluctuated between 10,269 and 11,727.
    • The highest enrolment occurred in 2020-21 (11,727), followed by a decline in the next two years.
    • A slight increase is observed in 2023-24, with enrolment rising to 11,015 from the previous year’s 10,269.
  3. Student Strength vs. Annual Enrolment:
    • While annual enrolments show variability, the overall student strength experienced growth up to 2021-22, indicating retention or accumulation of students over time.

Conclusions:

  1. Growth Period (2018-2021):
    • The institution experienced steady growth in student strength during this period, likely supported by higher annual enrolments and strong retention rates.
  2. Recent Decline in Strength (2021-2024):
    • The decrease in student strength post-2021-22 could be attributed to a reduction in annual enrolments and possibly higher graduation or dropout rates.
  3. Impact of Variability in Annual Enrolments:
    • While annual enrolments remain relatively consistent year-to-year, the institution should focus on maintaining higher enrolment levels (similar to 2020-21) to ensure sustained growth in student strength.